Gordon Aims to Overcome Bad Memories Against Athletic Bilbao with Barcelona

Anthony Gordon, Barcelona's winger, is preparing to take on Athletic Bilbao this Thursday evening, following an impressive official debut against Elche, where he provided assists for both Raphinha and Fermín López. He aims to continue his strong start with the Catalan club.

Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported that Gordon, 25, has a bad memory from his only previous encounter against Athletic Bilbao, which took place on November 5 last year during the Champions League group stage.

During the match, the English winger was forced to leave St James' Park in the first half due to a thigh problem, despite his team securing a 2-0 victory. This injury will see him sidelined for two weeks, ruling him out of participation with the England national team during the upcoming international break.

Despite rarely facing physical issues throughout his career, Gordon left the match against Athletic Bilbao feeling upset and frustrated due to the injury he sustained.

Since his transfer to Barcelona, Gordon has quickly adapted to the team's locker room, and his integration with the club and the city is progressing positively. His proficiency in Spanish has aided him in communicating with his teammates, while Hans Flick has expressed satisfaction with his contributions.

Gordon aims to make an impactful appearance once again against Athletic Bilbao, in an effort to compensate for the negative memory left by his last encounter with the Basque team, and to continue delivering strong performances with Barcelona.